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BNC: 34941 COCA: 24618

neglectful

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neglectful /nɪˈglɛktfəl/ adjective
neglectful
/nɪˈglɛktfəl/
adjective
Learner's definition of NEGLECTFUL
[more neglectful; most neglectful]
: not giving enough care or attention to someone or something疏忽的;不在意的
often + of
BNC: 34941 COCA: 24618

neglectful

adjective

ne·​glect·​ful ni-ˈglek(t)-fəl How to pronounce neglectful (audio)
: given to neglecting : careless, heedless
neglectfully adverb
neglectfulness noun
Choose the Right Synonym for neglectful

negligent, neglectful, lax, slack, remiss mean culpably careless or indicative of such carelessness.

negligent implies inattention to one's duty or business.

negligent about writing a note of thanks

neglectful adds a more disapproving implication of laziness or deliberate inattention.

a society callously neglectful of the poor

lax implies a blameworthy lack of strictness, severity, or precision.

a reporter lax about accurate quotation

slack implies want of due or necessary diligence or care.

slack workmanship

remiss implies blameworthy carelessness shown in slackness, forgetfulness, or neglect.

had been remiss in their familial duties

Example Sentences

he's certainly not a neglectful father as he takes very good care of his children
Recent Examples on the Web Meaker, now 95, is the bluntest, especially in describing the love-hate relationship between Highsmith and her narcissistic, neglectful mother, Mary. Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 Among his claims: Nearly 100 cases of child abuse and neglect were misplaced and languished for months, leaving some children stuck in abusive or neglectful situations with no investigation. Deborah Yetter, The Enquirer, 13 July 2022 But Patterson is convinced the amendment is beneficial, and missing the opportunity to enact the ballot measure would be neglectful to the state’s public schools. Katie Mogg, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2022 Among his claims: Nearly 100 cases of child abuse and neglect were misplaced and languished for months, leaving some children stuck in abusive or neglectful situations with no investigation. Deborah Yetter, The Enquirer, 13 July 2022 The lawsuit charges the loss of right to interment, neglectful infliction of emotional distress, intentional infliction of emotional distress, battery and breach of contract. Kaitlyn Kanzler, USA TODAY, 27 July 2022 Michael, facing ongoing visa issues, is still in Nigeria as Angela reels from his neglectful behavior. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 13 July 2022 Among his claims: Nearly 100 cases of child abuse and neglect were misplaced and languished for months, leaving some children stuck in abusive or neglectful situations with no investigation. Deborah Yetter, The Enquirer, 13 July 2022 Among his claims: Nearly 100 cases of child abuse and neglect were misplaced and languished for months, leaving some children stuck in abusive or neglectful situations with no investigation. Deborah Yetter, The Enquirer, 13 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of neglectful was in 1624
BNC: 34941 COCA: 24618

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